FAQ

Although, most of what you need to know about life in Oak Meadows can be found in the By Laws, here is a list of some of the most frequently asked questions.

If you can't find it here, ﻿just go to the Contact Us page and send the management company or the Board of Directors a note.You can expect a response usually within 1-2 business days.﻿

What kind of enhancements can I make to my condo?

The OMA Board has reviewed and modified the procedure for approving changes to the common elements upon co-owner requests. If the work you are looking to do is 1) completely inside your unit, 2) does not affect the structure (e.g. support walls, floor or roof trusses, etc.) of the unit and 3) does not affect common walls, then it is most likely that you don’t need to submit a Modification Agreement form. Management will be happy to help you with your particular situation. When in doubt, it is best to submit a form.

If you are contemplating any work that does not fit all 3 situations noted above, you must submit a Modification Agreement form. This form explains the responsibilities and requirements of the requesting co-owner. The form, along with any supporting documents (e.g. plans, layouts, drawings) must be forwarded to management, for subsequent consideration by the Board of Directors.

In many instances, such as sunrooms, decks or similar additions, it will also be necessary to complete a Consent to Alteration form. The Consent to Alteration form isa document that will be recorded with the Washtenaw County Register of Deeds. The purpose of this form is to ensure that any future owners of your condo are put on notice that the common element modification that you're making is not an OMA responsibility to maintain.

If the Consent to Alteration form is needed, you will notified by the Board, via Walden Management. You should complete the form and deliver it to Walden's office. Walden staff can notarize the form, prepare it as a legal document and will forward it to the Register of Deeds. You will have to pay for the cost of preparing and recording this document. At present those costs are $100 clerical costs for the Association, $14 recording cost for the first page and $3 for each additional page. No approval will be granted until this form has been notarized and the fees paid.﻿

It is important to remember that you must have Board approval before proceeding witha modification to any common element. If you don’t get the Board's approval, you could be responsible for removing any work you have done and returning the common element to its previous condition.﻿

What is considered a Common Area?

Generally speaking, a common element is any area on the exterior of your condo. Certain areas such as your patio are considered an exclusive use common element; that is a common element owned by the Association, but for your exclusive use. For a detailed listing of common element, please consult Article IV of the Master Deed.﻿

Can I reserve the Pool and/or the Kitchenette for a private party?

They both, or separately, can be reserved but you must submit a formal request to the board first. However, the pool is open for all owners, so you might have to expect a few additional guests at poolside. Just use the Contact Us page to make your reservation.